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Asclepias incarnata
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
North American wetland perennial related to butterfly weed; used similarly for respiratory and digestive conditions.
North American wetland perennial related to butterfly weed; used similarly for respiratory and digestive conditions. Key active compounds include cardiac glycosides, asclepiadins, flavonoids.
cardiac glycosides, along with asclepiadins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Swamp Milkweed. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Anthelmintic research
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Cardiac glycoside study
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Folk medicine documentation
Respiratory conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Worm expulsion
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Laxative
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Iroquois medicine for rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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